Construction Manager – Fire & Life Safety

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Location: Acton, London, UK

Contract: Contractor (Outside IR35 / Ltd Company, subject to engagement)

Duration: 3 Months (with potential extension)

Rate: £450 per day (all-inclusive)

Start: ASAP

Pentagon Technical Services is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Fire & Life Safety to support a major project in Acton, London.

This is a site-based role, where you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of the Fire & Life Safety package, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Fire & Life Safety package throughout the construction phase.
• Coordinate and oversee specialist subcontractors responsible for Fire & Life Safety systems.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, relevant standards, and client requirements.
• Monitor programme, quality, and productivity across all Fire & Life Safety activities.
• Review and approve RAMS, inspection test plans (ITPs), and installation methodologies.
• Coordinate with Construction, MEP, QA/QC and Commissioning teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates on package status.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are maintained throughout the project.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover activities.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Construction Manager on major construction or mission-critical projects.
• Proven experience delivering Fire & Life Safety packages.
• Strong understanding of one or more of the following systems:
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Suppression Systems (FM200, Novec, Inergen or similar)
• Sprinkler Systems
• Smoke Control / Smoke Extraction
• VESDA / Early Warning Detection
• Passive Fire Protection / Fire Stopping
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, QA/QC processes, and commissioning.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or appropriate management card), and First Aid preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience on Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, or other complex MEP projects.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, NFPA, or equivalent Fire & Life Safety standards.

Package

• £450 per day (all-inclusive)
• 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
• Site-based in Acton, London.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate